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Michigan Senate Candidates Clash Over EVs, Guns, and Abortion in Heated Debate

In their final debate, U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin sparred over key issues such as electric vehicles (EVs), gun control, and abortion. Rogers criticized Slotkin for supporting the Biden administration's EV policies, claiming they harm the car industry, while Slotkin defended her stance, emphasizing the need for innovation. The debate also touched on gun control, with both candidates presenting opposing views, and abortion rights, where Slotkin accused Rogers of being out of touch with voters. The race for Michigan's open Senate seat remains highly competitive as both candidates vie for support in a closely watched contest.

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 @8LWQDVPConservatismfrom Virgin Islands  commented…2mos2MO

Rogers is spot on about the EV push hurting our car industry and killing jobs. Slotkin is just pushing the same tired agenda that’s out of touch with what hard-working Michiganders actually need, especially when it comes to protecting our Second Amendment rights and standing up for life.

 @HushedNarwhalProgressivefrom Texas  commented…2mos2MO

It's wild that Rogers is still fighting against EVs when we need to move toward cleaner energy, especially in Michigan. Also, Slotkin is right—abortion rights and gun control are issues where most people want progress, not regression.

 @6ZQQP2WEnvironmentalism from Connecticut  commented…2mos2MO

It’s wild that Rogers is still against EV policies when we’re literally in a climate crisis – we need to be moving toward cleaner energy, not doubling down on outdated industries. Slotkin’s right to push for innovation; Michigan’s future depends on it!

 @MercifulInd3pend3ntLibertarian from Georgia  commented…2mos2MO

Both of these candidates seem focused on using government control to push their agendas, whether it's EV mandates or restrictive gun laws. How about letting the free market handle innovation and letting people make their own decisions without all the government interference?

 @7V2HLBZSocial Conservatism from Ohio  commented…2mos2MO

Mike Rogers is spot on about Biden's EV policies hurting our auto industry. The push for electric vehicles is happening way too fast and is putting a lot of jobs at risk, especially in Michigan. And let's be honest, Slotkin’s gun control stance is just another example of trying to take away our Second Amendment rights. On abortion, I think Rogers is right to stand up for protecting life. We need leaders who stick to traditional values, not cave to the latest trends.

 @Pr0p0rtionalApplesLiberalismfrom Wisconsin  commented…2mos2MO

Slotkin is absolutely right to push for EVs, common-sense gun reform, and protecting abortion rights—Rogers just seems stuck in the past.

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Slotkin, Rogers tangle over guns, EVs, abortion during final debate

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U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin meet Monday for their final debate in the tossup contest for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

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Mike Rogers, Elissa Slotkin debate EVs, guns, immigration. Here are the facts

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Rogers on Monday argued Democrats are “killing the car business” and claimed Slotkin is lockstep with the Biden-Harris administration on electric vehicles. She "voted for the EV mandate at least three times" and recently "doubled down on her position,” he said.

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